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Req : R30248 Category(s): Behavioral Health, Social Worker Full Time / Part Time: Part-Time Shift: First Emergency Department Crisis Clinician Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus (external applicants eligible) Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Pediatric Trauma Center, is looking for a Crisis Clinician to join our ED Crisis Team in Palmer, MA. The ED Crisis Clinician collaborates with Behavioral Health Crisis Clinicians, ED nursing, and providers to ensure appropriate care transitions and community-based services. Resume required with application SCHEDULE: 32-hr/week position 1st shift (7:00am-3:30p,) Works every 3rd weekend in rotation LOCATION: Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, MA and supporting hospitals THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE. Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO - up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases Continuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health Adoption assistance Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Life insurance Work-life integration Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (required) Certification(s): LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, active in State of Massachusetts (licensed eligible will be considered) Minimum of one to three years of clinical experience in a healthcare or social services setting. Equivalent experience in a Masters' level internship setting may be considered. We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve - apply today - YOU belong at Baystate. Our compensation philosophy We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. For more information, please visit us online at: or interact with us socially at or on All correspondence can be directed to recruiter: Summary Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, Program Manager, or ED Coordinator (as noted above), the Crisis Clinician in the emergency room is responsible for performing a wide range of duties involving patient evaluation, case management, treatment, and discharge planning, and documentation. The crisis clinician is responsible for gathering a psychosocial evaluation through interviews and record review and completing a written assessment with case formulation and treatment plan, including risk assessment and level of care recommendation. The crisis clinician may also act as a preceptor to interns working toward mental health counseling or social work degrees. The position includes close collaboration with the treatment team, which may include a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Resident, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Mental Health Counselor, Patient Care Technician, and Psychiatric Nurse. The crisis clinician must have excellent written, keyboarding, and verbal communication skills. Represents and supports Baystate Health's mission to provide quality, compassionate care to members of our community while operating in collaboration with other clinical departments, emphasizing the important interaction between behavioral health, general health, and wellness. Contributes to Baystate Health's four compass points of Safety, Quality, Experience, and Value, and demonstrates the BH values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Teamwork, and Innovation in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and collateral contacts. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, as well as any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements 1. Obtains and maintains release of information forms, and gathers collateral information from outside resources including family, friends, providers, and other community resources 2. Completes a psychosocial evaluation including current and past history, assessment of mental status, and risk assessment through patient interviews, collateral contacts, and record review. 3. Develops a continuing care plan and ensures timely communication of records and needed information to coordinate placement when appropriate. 4. Conducts regular therapeutic interviews and ongoing re-assessments of assigned patients, and documents interactions in a progress note. 5. Facilitates psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic family and systems meetings to address treatment objectives. 6. May collaborate as assigned with utilization review specialist to obtain necessary insurance authorizations and concurrent reviews as necessary 7. Monitors and assists in the completion of legal documentation (CV's, 3-Day Notices, Section12's, & Section 7/8 forms). 8. Completes a discharge plan which addresses follow-up recommendations, step-down / placement options, transportation issues, or other treatment needs. 9. Enters data and reviews charts for quality assurance, program statistics, tracking of patient progress, and/or tracking of clinical outcomes as assigned. 10. Actively participates in departmental and program meetings, such as conferences, administrative meetings, training, program development, and other special committees. 11. Identifies appropriate goals that enhance professional development and institutional needs. Maintains independent licensure, including earning of required CEUs, and adheres to all other practices and policies as outlined by Baystate Health, hospital-specific and department-specific policy manuals, and Employee Handbooks. Contributes to the perspective of her/his professional discipline to the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate and adheres to the profession's Code of Ethics. 12. Must be actively engaged in supervised clinical hours to obtain independent licensure within 1 year of hire. 13. This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned 14. Management has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time Competencies/Skills Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to facilitate individual and family psychotherapy. Demonstrate the ability to provide care in a highly collaborative team setting. You Belong At Baystate At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people. DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS. Education: Master of Social Work: Social Work (Required) Certifications: Licensed Social Worker - State of Massachusetts Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Apply Now